Beyoncé Officially Becomes a Billionaire, Solidifying Her Legacy as a Music and Business Icon

Beyoncé has officially achieved billionaire status, further cementing her reputation as one of the most influential and business-savvy artists in music history. According to Forbes, the global superstar’s net worth surpassed the $1 billion mark following an extraordinary 2025 in which she earned an estimated $148 million before taxes. At 44 years old, Beyoncé becomes just the fifth musician to reach billionaire status, joining an exclusive list that includes Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband JAY-Z. With JAY-Z’s fortune estimated at $2.5 billion, the Carters now stand as the wealthiest power couple in the music industry by a wide margin. Forbes reports that the bulk of Beyoncé’s wealth stems from her music, largely because she maintains ownership of her catalog and profits heavily from touring. Her most recent outing, the all-stadium Cowboy Carter Tour, was a massive success, grossing more than $450 million through ticket sales and merchandise alone. Beyond music, Beyoncé has built an expansive business portfolio. Her ventures include the Cécred hair care brand, the SirDavis whiskey label, and her Ivy Park fashion line. She also reportedly earned $10 million from a Western-inspired collaboration with Levi’s, further diversifying her income streams. The billionaire milestone adds to an already historic list of accomplishments. In 2023, Beyoncé became the most awarded artist in Grammy history after earning her 32nd win for Renaissance, which took home Best Dance/Electronic Music Album. During her emotional acceptance speech, she thanked her family, her late uncle Johnny, and the queer community for their influence on the genre. Since then, Beyoncé has continued to build on her legacy, extending her Grammy total to 35. Earlier this year, she claimed three additional awards, including Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter—her first-ever win in the prestigious category. With unmatched success across music, touring, and business, Beyoncé’s billionaire status marks another defining chapter in a career that continues to reshape the industry.